Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or located near the centromere, a part of a chromosome where sister chromatids are attached.

“The centromeric region of the chromosome was crucial in the process of cell division.”

2. noun

a region or structure on a chromosome that serves as the point of attachment for sister chromatids.

“The centromeric material was identified as a key factor in the formation of chromosomal abnormalities.”